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Memorial Day Observances
Updated May 12, 2009
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Memorial Day, an observance with over 130 years of tradition behind it, honors those men and women who died in the service of our country as members of our Armed Forces.

To read more about this holiday, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

There are several events scheduled throughout Arizona and we will add more as they become available. Please choose from the menu below.

Before you attend an event, you may wish to check the weather.

If you are involved with an event not mentioned below and would like to list it here, please let us know.

 

Avondale - Return to the top of the page

May 25, 2009
7pm-8pm
Sunset Memorial Day Service
City Hall Amphitheatre
11465 W Civic Center Dr
623-333-2400
Sunset candlelight service and tribute to veterans held in partnership with American Legion Crandall Palmer Post 61 and VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40. Free
www.avondale.org
Sponsoring Agency: City of Avondale
 

Flagstaff - Return to the top of the page

May 24, 2009
7:30pm
Memorial Day Star Fest and Lowell Observatory Birthday
Loweel Observatory
Mars Hill
928-233-3211
Telescopes set up for viewing throughout the campus. $6
www.lowell.edu
Sponsoring Agency: Lowell Observatory
 

Phoenix - Return to the top of the page

May 25, 2009
9am
Memorial Day Ceremony
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
14th Ave & Jefferson Ave
602-534-1262
Tour of the historic Smurthwaite House and self-guided tours of the historic cemeteries. Representatives from are historic societies will be on hand. Children's activities available. Free
www.phoenix.gov
Sponsoring Agency: Pioneers' Cemetery Association
 

Surprise - Return to the top of the page

May 23, 2009
8:30am
Memorial Day Parade
Surprise Recreation Campus
15850 N Bullard Ave
623-222-2000
Parade with floats and marching units from clubs, organizations, groups, and residents to honor our fallen veterans. Free
www.surpriseaz.com
Sponsoring Agency: City of Surprise
 

Williams - Return to the top of the page

May 23-25, 2009
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Community Event
Downtown Williams, the Williams Recreation Center, and Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds
928-635-1418 / 800-863-0546
Memorial Day Parade starts 10am May 23 down historic Route 66. Special sidewalk sales all weekend. Fun Zone at the Williams Recreation Center. WPRA Divisional Barrel Racing at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds all weekend. Call for schedule and other details.
www.williamschamber.com
Sponsoring Agency: Williams Chamber of Commerce

 

 
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